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Politics can be messy. Politics can be confusing. But, that certainly doesn't mean politics can't be a joy-ride. Join It's Just Politics host Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta as they drill down on what’s happening in Michigan politics.
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In this week’s It’s Just Politics newsletter, Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta explore the role presidential debates actually plan in voters’ decisions, plus election security takes centerstage.
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Joey Cappelletti/The Associated PressWhat does it mean that an election-denier is the new head of the Michigan Republican Party? -
Al Goldis/Associated PressThis new year means a new Legislature in Michigan and there are a lot of new faces. We take a look at who’s coming into Lansing for the new legislative term.
Elsewhere on Michigan Public
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Washington Journal/C-SPANMichigan Public's Zoe Clark joined C-SPAN's Washington Journal and CNN This Morning to discuss the upcoming presidential election and where things stand in the battleground state of Michigan. -
On September 24, join Michigan Public's Zoe Clark for our next Issues & Ale: It's Just Politics - Countdown to the Election.
More from It's Just Politics
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Zoe and Rick offer their insights into the whirlwind that is the last week of politics: Michigan primary, a visit from the newly announced Harris-Walz ticket, and a visit from JD Vance. -
Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta break down the upcoming Michigan Primary, including the race for the first open U.S. Senate seat in 10 years, the Michigan Congressional Delegation, and the entire State House of Representatives. Plus, what the Kamala Harris campaign needs to do to win Michigan. -
On July 31, join Michigan Public's Zoe Clark for our next Issues & Ale: It's Just Politics - Countdown to the Michigan Primary. -
A new report says Michigan would be hit particularly hard if Congress doesn’t increase the debt ceiling plus, the latest on state budget bills. -
A conversation with a Democratic lawmaker on bills to expand hate-crime laws in Michigan and Governor Gretchen Whtimer is named co-chair of President Biden’s reelection campaign; the political roundtable joins to discuss. -
A new report says Michigan had the highest youth voter turnout numbers in the nation last November. What’s behind the increase? Plus, a repeal of the state’s ban on unmarried men and women living together. -
More gun safety legislation is passing at the Capitol. The state House passed extreme risk protection order laws, also known as ‘red flag laws.’ But how exactly do they work and who do they protect?
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